Josephine Ruth Meiste, 88

Ruth was born in Zeeland on May 10, 1924, to Adolph and Alyda (Habers) De Koster. She graduated from Zeeland High School and later married Julius Meiste after he returned from serving in WWII. The Meistes lived in Holland until 1963, and for career moves lived in High Point, North Carolina, Bourbonnais, IL, and eventually returned to West Michigan in the early 1980’s. The Meistes loved wintering in Bradenton, Florida. Ruth was a longtime fan of the Cubs, and loved to play dominoes, shop, and go out to eat. She was a member of Faith Reformed Church of Zeeland. She was preceded in death by her husband Julius in 2000, her son Scott Mitchel Meiste in 1950, and her sister Julia (De Koster) Nyenhuis.

Funeral services are 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at Faith Reformed Church, 220 W. Central Ave., Zeeland. The Rev. David Smits will officiate. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 pm Monday, at the Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State Street, Zeeland. Burial will be in Zeeland Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Faith Reformed Church or American Cancer Society.

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